A BELOVED café near Bridport has reopened following a refurbishment

A TOWN'S pantomime production has come to an end after a hugely successful run.

A road in Netherbury is to be closed for an estimated three weeks so that stabilisation work can be carried out

A man has very sadly died after falling from a beauty spot in west Dorset.

A large emergency presence has been responding to an incident on a west Dorset beach.

Parts of the cliffs have come away at Charmouth just weeks after a major landslip

Tailback traffic has been reported on the A35 this morning

The death of an 'experienced' skydiver could have been caused by a 'parachute malfunction', according to relatives.

A person suffering from a medical emergency has been rescued from a coast path

A large blaze was ignited by the battery of a modified electric bike which exploded, an investigation has revealed

Traffic lights have been installed in along the A35 as work to improve the safety of the busy road begins this week

Parents and carers can find out whether their children have received a spot at their chosen secondary schools from today

THE next phase of repairs to West Bay’s harbour walls could be given the go‑ahead this week as councillors meet to discuss fresh proposals.

WEST Dorset’s MP has warned ministers they risk “normalising failure” after years of cuts to rural bus routes and underfunding of public transport.

Well known Dorset resident Martin Clunes is to provide the star power at a concert in Dorchester

A child riding a scooter has been taken to hospital following a crash

In the west Dorset countryside lies a beautiful little church containing a monument to a tragic event

Four UK travel companies have ceased trading (so far) in 2026, resulting in the cancellation of flights and holiday packages - have you been affected?

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.

The Golden Cap walk has been named among the UK's best walks for 2026 by Which? in part thanks to its coastal views.

PLANS for a replacement home overlooking Lyme Regis have been described as “bonkers” by local councillor Belinda Bawden.

Think you know Dorset? Try this 25-question quiz on local history, villages, landmarks and quirky folklore – from Iron Age hillforts to Thomas Hardy pubs and smugglers’ haunts.

These Dorset pubs, restaurants and chefs have made it through to the second stage of the prestigious Trencherman's Awards

Fresh research into artist J.M.W. Turner’s 1811 visit to Charmouth will be shared in a special talk by Neil Mattingly for the Charmouth Local History Society

This manor house was once the grand residence occupied by the former Prince Andrew during married life with Sarah Ferguson

Discover the 10 best Indian restaurants in Dorset for 2026, ranked by Google rating. Includes top spots in Weymouth, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Portland, and Bridport, with essential details, ratings, and what to expect

Discover the history of Lyme Regis’s Royal Lion Hotel, a 17th‑century coaching inn turned seaside hotel, linked to royalty, writers, film locations and ghostly tales

More volunteers are needed to run a community garden which is at risk of being lost in Lyme Regis

A community remains hopeful that the speed limit for a village on the coast road will be reduced

Police have confirmed a man has died after a skydiving incident in Devon

A radio presenter who has never run before is taking on a huge challenge for a charity that helps keep people out of prison through music

A BAKERY in Lyme Regis has unveiled its new look store following a refurbishment.

A public notice has been published following the death of a woman from west Dorset.

Plenty of people have hydrangeas in their garden, but some experts have warned against making one mistake when pruning them

A RETIRED couple from a rural community in west Dorset said they would 'not be here' if it wasn't for the quick response of their local fire station - which is at risk of closure.

A section of the A35 has closed this morning near Bere Regis

The Government is set to sign off on a £1 billion contract with helicopter maker Leonardo, after fears about the security of thousands of staff at its UK site in Somerset.

Issues have been raised regarding the safety of residents after van crashed into house in Bridport

MORE than 300 on-duty staff have been injured whilst working for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset has been appointed patron of a charity supporting more than 3,500 people locally

The NHS stresses the importance of making time for daylight during the winter months

Plans to redevelop a former care home in Bridport and turn it into a 56-bed recovery centre have been approved

Plans to restore a fire ravaged house has been met with huge pushback as 'over a thousand' people have expressed their opinions

A TRAVELLER site, close to Martin Clunes home near Beaminster, has been approved by Dorset Council.

A large emergency response was out last night at the Cobb after concerns were raised

A popular restaurant in a former coastguard watchhouse has been recognised with an award amid a revamp for the business

A water taxi bridging two popular tourist areas is to return ahead of the Easter holidays

An emotional video has been released of the moment a stolen dog was reunited with its owners more than 150 miles from home

An appeal has been launched after a wooden farm gate was stolen

A donkey has been rescued after becoming wedged beneath a metal fence